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Jose Heriberto Mendoza

Diboll,TX

Summary

Accomplished welder with extensive experience at Star Manufacturing, skilled in structural assembly and blueprint reading. Demonstrated attention to detail and critical thinking in fabricating high-quality components. Proven ability to operate welding equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring projects meet specifications and deadlines. Committed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces. Seasoned Welder with several years of hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision. Skilled welder with broad experience in various types of welding techniques, including arc and MIG. Possess practical knowledge of using automatic and manual equipment to perform welding tasks according to specifications. Strong ability to read blueprints and drawings, demonstrating accuracy and precision in all projects undertaken. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency and adherence to safety standards within workplaces.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

General Service Worker

Encadria Staffing Solutions
Diboll, TX
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Performed site preparations, including leveling ground and installing temporary fencing.
  • Followed all safety guidelines and procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment.
  • Removed debris, garbage, and hazardous materials from sites, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Assisted team members with maintaining orderly and clean workspaces.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Transported supplies and tools to and from work areas, ensuring they were available when needed.
  • Performed basic landscaping duties, including mowing, trimming, and soil preparation.
  • Painted and coated surfaces as directed, maintaining a neat and professional appearance.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding daily tasks.
  • Dug trenches and holes as instructed, using hand tools or machinery, following safety standards.

Welder

Star Manufacturing, LLC
Lufkin, TX
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.

Driver

FedEx
Lufkin, TX
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan efficient routes for deliveries.
  • Adhered to traffic laws and regulations to prevent accidents.
  • Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
  • Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
  • Maintained delivery schedules without compromising safety.
  • Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.

Welder/Lawn Care Technician

Self Employed Web
Diboll, TX
08.2012 - 11.2022
  • Repainted walls, removing old paint or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
  • Provided landscaping services including mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
  • Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.

Welder

Local 798 Pipeliners Union
Tulsa, OK
05.2007 - 08.2012
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.

Welder

Smiths Welding
Diboll, TX
01.2001 - 05.2006
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.

Education

Certificate - Welding

Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK
05-2007

Certificate of Technical Studies - Advanced Welding

Angelina College
Lufkin, TX
05-2000

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding

Angelina College
Lufkin, TX
05-1998

High School Diploma -

Lufkin High School
Lufkin, TX
05-1991

Skills

  • Welding techniques
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Attention to detail
  • Structural assembly
  • Material fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Equipment operation
  • Welding
  • Structural welding
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Welding machine setup
  • Layout and fitting
  • Pipe fitting
  • Critical thinking
  • Steel fabrication
  • Oxy-acetylene welding
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Fabrication
  • Rigging techniques
  • Welding safety
  • Pipe welding
  • Welding procedure specification

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Service Worker

Encadria Staffing Solutions
04.2025 - 05.2025

Welder

Star Manufacturing, LLC
03.2023 - 08.2024

Driver

FedEx
11.2022 - 03.2023

Welder/Lawn Care Technician

Self Employed Web
08.2012 - 11.2022

Welder

Local 798 Pipeliners Union
05.2007 - 08.2012

Welder

Smiths Welding
01.2001 - 05.2006

Certificate - Welding

Tulsa Welding School

Certificate of Technical Studies - Advanced Welding

Angelina College

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding

Angelina College

High School Diploma -

Lufkin High School
Jose Heriberto Mendoza